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Chapter 285: An Apology?
Chapter 285: An Apology?
Inside the Jin family's main hall, the family head spoke with utmost seriousness.
He had to make Jin Yue understand the importance of the Jade Stone Elixir.
Only after returning to Celestial Capital would Jin Yue truly know what to do.
"Currently, all major alchemy clans face the same issue: how to retain more useful medicinal effects within a tiny elixir pill."
"Aside from some herbs with fierce properties, temporarily, we can't apply this technique in our refining."
"As for the other herbs, they all require this technique."
"If our Jin family can master the technique of refining Jade Stone Elixirs, even if we only learn a small portion, we will immediately become the number one alchemy clan in Great Zhou."
Mentioning the Jade Stone Elixir in the Meng family's possession, Jin Pu couldn't help but glare at his son and daughter.
"Yue'er, if Grandpa hasn't guessed wrong, there's probably another master alchemist backing Su Chen."
"When you interact with Su Chen, don't even think about getting to know this alchemist."
"After all, an alchemist with such skills could have an unpredictable temperament. It's best to be sincere and hope to obtain a pill or two. That's all the Jin family can ask for."
Hearing this, Jin Jin, Jin Yue's younger sister, couldn't help but ask, "But what if these pills were just found in the Mystic Wilderness? Maybe there's no alchemist behind Su Chen."
Jin Pu glared at her again.
"Your understanding of alchemy is so shallow. Can't you think for yourself? Everything has its pros and cons. Jade Stone Elixirs remove excessive impurities, and even with special pill coatings, they can't be preserved as long as other pills.
How could pills found in the Mystic Wilderness still be usable? They've probably deteriorated already.
These pills must have been made by an alchemist who deciphered ancient refining techniques from a thousand years ago."
After being scolded, Jin Jin fell silent, not daring to speak further.
"Yue'er, do this for the Jin family. Don't be like your good-for-nothing father."
"Go to Celestial Capital, but be a little more careful when interacting with Su Chen."
Hearing her grandfather's words, Jin Yue nodded.
There was even a hint of pleading in her grandfather's tone, and Jin Yue nodded again.
Seeing Jin Yue's agreement, the family head felt slightly relieved.
But the question remained: could they retrieve the pills from Su Chen?
Hesitating, Jin Pu's gaze shifted to Jin Yue's father, Jin Fu.
"The person you sent to retrieve the pills, have they returned?"
"It's not possible that they haven't arrived yet. Celestial Capital isn't that far from Silver River City."
Jin Fu's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
"The person I sent encountered the messenger on the way back."
Two Jade Stone Elixirs, now gone.
In the end, the Jin family gained nothing.
As they spoke, the fourth hour approached.
"Family Head, about today's Elixir Expo..."
"Just assign a few people to handle it. The Jin family's focus now is on the Jade Stone Elixirs.
Don't put too much thought into the Elixir Expo.
Starting today, the family's core members will research the remnants of the Jade Stone Elixir to understand its principles. Even grasping a small portion of its essence would be a great achievement."
Jin Pu, as the head of the Jin Clan, had a clear idea in mind. As long as they learned the techniques to refine Jade Stone Elixirs, the Jin Clan wouldn't need the Alchemy Expo to establish their reputation. After seeing the Jin Clan's elixirs, the martial artists of Great Zhou would know to purchase them. At that time, the Jin Clan and the Meng Clan would stand at the pinnacle, while other powers like the Yao Clan, Bai Clan, and Ye Clan would no longer pose a threat.
"This time, when Yue'er returns to Celestial Capital, Jin Shen, you and I will accompany her," Jin Pu said. "Our Jin Clan originally had a good relationship with Celestial Capital. If the elders of Celestial Capital help mediate, it might be easier for Yue'er to smooth things over. It's best if we also go and apologize to that Su Chen."
Hearing this, Jin Shen paused, "Apologize?"
"Not just you, but I, as the elder, will also go and apologize to him," Jin Pu replied, leaving no room for further discussion.
Leading the group out of the courtyard, they planned to further research the remnants of the Jade Stone Elixir later that day. The next day, they would set off to send Jin Yue back to Celestial Capital.
On Su Chen's side, he had already bid farewell to his mother and little sister and was on his way to Xiguan City to keep his appointment.
Yesterday afternoon, the Jin Clan sent someone to return two Jade Stone Elixirs, and they also said many unpleasant things. To be honest, Su Chen didn't really care. Whether they returned or not, it didn't matter. Now that he had obtained the [Alchemy Apprentice] Heavenly Destiny, he could determine whether the elixir in his possession was poisonous and if it was safe to consume. He didn't need the Jin Clan to provide answers.
Furthermore, from the demeanor of the person who returned the elixir yesterday, it was clear that the Jin Clan hadn't recognized the Jade Stone Elixir.
Su Chen felt a bit uncomfortable with this person's attitude and tone. In front of his mother and little sister, he was being bossy and demanding.
Although he and Jin Yue were friends, Su Chen had no intention of tolerating his behavior. Su Chen directly taught him a lesson.
He didn't owe the Jin Clan anything, and they had no right to treat his mother and little sister with such an attitude.
After noon, Su Chen set off for Xiguan City. This city was located on the eastern border of Great Zhou, and it was also a city close to the frontline.
Autumn Frost often trained in the wilderness, and Xiguan City was indeed more convenient for her as a powerful individual from Jin Kingdom.
Protecting Xiguan City was a small power called Tianzun Valley. On the eastern side of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there were only two or three cities with such small sects providing protection. The rest were under the responsibility of Yunyang Sect for border security.
Autumn Frost's choice of Xiguan City was likely due to the absence of powerful individuals there. As a person from Jin Kingdom, it was also more convenient for her to stay there.
As Su Chen traveled further east, he rarely ventured to this side of Great Zhou. The terrain near the eastern border became less flat.
Beyond Xiguan City to the east, the terrain outside the border became even more treacherous.
Therefore, for sects like Tianzun Valley, Great Zhou didn't expect them to advance to the frontline. The wilderness outside was mostly unwanted by Great Zhou.
With such treacherous terrain, even if they claimed the land, they couldn't cultivate it due to the lack of interference from demons.
After about half a day's journey, Su Chen arrived at Xiguan City.
In Su Chen's opinion, Autumn Frost had already given him enough. During their time in the wilderness, he had indeed helped her.
She had already sent him two treasures.
Su Chen felt it was enough; he couldn't rely on having saved her life to gain benefits from Autumn Frost for a lifetime.
During this meeting, Su Chen also wanted to tell Autumn Frost that she didn't need to worry so much.
(End of Chapter)
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